Bulletproof Man, The Bluest Sky (from the self-released The Bluest Sky) Chuck Melchin first appeared on our radar a number of years ago as the Bean Picker’s Union. Essentially a solo artist surrounding himself with a loose collective of acoustic players, he wrote songs that oozed melancholy and were tied to quiet and captivating melodies. […]
The Pretty Flowers on Renting Vans from Costco and Not Setting Goals
The members of Los Angeles rock band The Pretty Flowers talk about why they need a new rehearsal space and the sisyphean task of making a living in a band.
Guy Forsyth Video Premiere – Rider
At the risk of mixing metaphors, Guy Forsyth started his journey washing dishes and mucking stalls in the musical kingdom of Austin. From those early days of busking on the UT campus he worked his way up to leading multiple bands and securing a residency at Antone’s, the throne room of Texas blues. Along the […]
Monday Morning Video – Dr. John
The Last Waltz, the all-star farewell concert by The Band on Thanksgiving night back in 1976 is the stuff of legend. As we wrap up the holiday weekend, here’s one of my favorite performances from that show – “Such a Night” by the late Dr. John.
Jacob Sharp of Mipso on Warning Lights in the Band’s Tour Van and His Love of Wine
Mandolin player and vocalist Jacob Sharp of Mipso talks about the most rewarding part of being an artist and what bums him out about the music industry.
Matthew Marcantonio of Demob Happy on The Demobile Mk III and Learning to Relax
Singer-bassist Matthew Marcantonio of UK rock band Demob Happy talks about achieving maximum vibe in the band’s old rehearsal space, taking inspiration from Dave Grohl (and subsequently regretting it), and a tip for eating healthy while on the road.
Monday Morning Video – Jeff Black
How about we start the week with one of my favorite songs. Jeff Black, accompanied by Sam Bush on mandolin (with Jon Randall and Dierks Bentley mostly out of view), performing his gem “That’s Just About Right”. I don’t think people’s visions get jadedI think the times change and so does the truthSo in that […]
Monday Morning Video – Paisley Fields
Let’s start the week with a drinking song! Here’s a mighty fine one courtesy of Brooklyn’s Paisley Fields. I could be drinkin’ instead of sitting behind this deskI could be drinkin’ instead of cleaning up someone’s messWhen the boss comes ‘round my wayAsks me how I’m doing today I’ll sayI could be drinkin’
Magic Trick – A Premiere from Speedfossil
One of the things that I’ve long appreciated about the Boston music scene is the sense of community that exists there. It is common to see musicians out supporting one another in the clubs, not to mention performing with one another whenever the opportunity allowed. Which makes it all the more painful when a member […]
Arielle Silver on Her Thoreau-Inspired Rehearsal Space and The Importance of Talent
Singer-songwriter Arielle Silver talks about finding community in a day job and shares the story behind her first song.